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Had been in mama's family since

🇬🇧 UK //hæd bɪn ɪn ˈmɑː.məz ˈfæm.ə.li sɪns// 🇺🇸 US //hæd bɪn ɪn ˈmɑː.məz ˈfæm.ə.li sɪns//

Meaning of Had been in mama's family since

Indicates a longstanding connection to a family traced back to a matriarch.

In simple words: In this phrase, it means someone has been part of a family for a long time.

Had been in mama's family since in a sentence

• This heirloom had been in mama's family since the 1800s.
• The recipe had been in mama's family since her grandmother's time.
• Many traditions had been in mama's family since long before I was born.
• Stories of our ancestors had been in mama's family since she was a child.

How to use Had been in mama's family since

Use this phrase to describe long-standing family connections, often in storytelling or when discussing heritage.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a family tree that has roots going back to 'mama'

Related words

Collocations with Had been in mama's family since

• been in the family
• mama's legacy
• family heritage
• passed down through generations

Synonyms for Had been in mama's family since

• has belonged
• has been part
• has been associated
• has been included

Common mistakes with Had been in mama's family since

• Confusing with 'has been' for current situations
• Misplacing 'mama's' with a different family subject
• Using incorrect verb tenses

Frequently asked questions about Had been in mama's family since

What does Had been in mama's family since mean?

In this phrase, it means someone has been part of a family for a long time.

What is the definition of Had been in mama's family since?

Indicates a longstanding connection to a family traced back to a matriarch.

How do you use Had been in mama's family since in a sentence?

This heirloom had been in mama's family since the 1800s.

Can you give another example of Had been in mama's family since?

The recipe had been in mama's family since her grandmother's time.

What are synonyms for Had been in mama's family since?

Common alternatives include has belonged, has been part, has been associated, has been included.

What words go with Had been in mama's family since?

It commonly pairs with been in the family, mama's legacy, family heritage, passed down through generations.

What are common mistakes when using Had been in mama's family since?

Confusing with 'has been' for current situations Misplacing 'mama's' with a different family subject Using incorrect verb tenses

How do you pronounce Had been in mama's family since?

US: //hæd bɪn ɪn ˈmɑː.məz ˈfæm.ə.li sɪns//, UK: //hæd bɪn ɪn ˈmɑː.məz ˈfæm.ə.li sɪns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Had been in mama's family since?

Use this phrase to describe long-standing family connections, often in storytelling or when discussing heritage.